Evra on leaving Utd:
First reason is my family felt they couldn't leave in Manchester anymore. It was the hardest decision in my life, I would have died for this club, if they don't want me (playing) anymore I would have worked as groundsman staff because I love this club so much. For the first time I was not selfish and put my family first.
Another factor is Ed Woodward. He was desperate for me to stay and did everything. But he did one thing (that I can't forgive) and since then we argued for many years until recently. Before end of the season in 2013 he told me "Okay Patrice, you going to stay another year? (sign extension option)", and I said "I wish I can, but I can't because of my family". We shaked hand and he said of course, he understand, thank you for your service and the club won't sign the option (the club or the player can trigger the extension without the other's consent).
During my birthday dinner in Dubai, my agent texted me to go far (private) so he can show me something. He showed me Man Utd statement "We are pleased to confirm that Patrice Evra will renew for another year". Ed gave me his hand and said he won't (trigger extension from the club side), so I was disappointed (that he broke his promise), I got mad, I called Ed, I swear on the phone, I told him I was going to fine him. We cut the call, it was a bad moment, I called him again. After a while, he picked up again, he told me he is the Director of Football, you can't talk like that, if you be polite, then we talk. I try to be polite, but then I started swearing again, so he put the phone down. Then Ryan Giggs called me, he said come on Patrice, you can't just leave the club because of one man. I was so disappointed, and at the end I found excuse to leave Utd, that (event) gave me a little push
It's an interesting interview.
Woodward out.It's an interesting interview.
Oh wow. Woodward is a fecking cnutIt's an interesting interview.
Feck sake. Woodward is an utter shitebag.It's an interesting interview.
Yes they are.Aren't he and Woodward best buds now?
It's all about the money, forget pissing off players and getting a bad rep. At least they sorted their issues.I understand his annoyance and it was shitty but that dicision fetched the club £1.5m.
Its not about the decision nor the money. Its about how you deal with people and the integrity with which you carry out business. Had Ed told Patrice his decision to his face I am sure Patrice would have understood and tried to come to some compromise. He might have been willing to compensate and buy out his contract to secure his family’s happiness, you never know.I understand his annoyance and it was shitty but that dicision fetched the club £1.5m.
I agree.Its not about the decision nor the money. Its about how you deal with people and the integrity with which you carry out business. Had Ed told Patrice his decision to his face I am sure Patrice would have understood and tried to come to some compromise. He might have been willing to compensate and buy out his contract to secure his family’s happiness, you never know.
I thought that too... is he a feckin' child or something?Also the whole hanging up on Evra cos he was swearing and then not answering his calls and Giggs having to step in. Jesus.
I thought that too... is he a feckin' child or something?
Imagine if Woodward was around back in the day & on the recieving end of some Roy Keane verbals. Or the Fergie hairdryer...I thought that too... is he a feckin' child or something?
Imagine Ed saying to Keane/SAF "You can't speak to me like that I'm the Director of Football / a really big boy"Imagine if Woodward was around back in the day & on the recieving end of some Roy Keane verbals. Or the Fergie hairdryer...
This, and the quote “I’m the director of football, you don’t talk to me like that” leaves you in bad taste.I thought that too... is he a feckin' child or something?
If you don't laugh you'll cryImagine Ed saying to Keane/SAF "You can't speak to me like that I'm the Director of Football / a really big boy"
he says he doesn't know, but "when Paul wants to leave, he will leave"I've not managed to watch it all but apparently he makes it sound like Pogba is leaving?
It's from 21:00+ until 25:00.
Video is unavailable.It's from 21:00+ until 25:00.
For anyone who want to hear Evra's direct verbal words about Ed.
Birthday dinner, might not have been on his actual birthday...Did he say his agent read ManUtd statement on his birthday? If so he is confused with timelines I guess. His contract extension was announced on 23rd May and his birthday is on 15th May.
I guess it's the message from ManUtd to his agent, before announcing it officially.
Should have let him go imo, great servant and Woodward really messed it up.
Makes sense. Thanks.Birthday dinner, might not have been on his actual birthday...
Yeah, it's very strange to do it behind someone's back and not discuss it with them properly. Reeks of arrogance and not giving a shit about people. Doesn't set a good tone throughout a company when those at the top piss everyone off.Its not about the decision nor the money. Its about how you deal with people and the integrity with which you carry out business. Had Ed told Patrice his decision to his face I am sure Patrice would have understood and tried to come to some compromise. He might have been willing to compensate and buy out his contract to secure his family’s happiness, you never know.
To be fair, that was a great move if trueAnyone who thinks Woodward wasn't the blame for the fax machine has been living in dream land, all along it's been obvious and this revelation just shows the depths the man will go to
How much was Evra's signing on fee? How much was his loyalty bonus?I understand his annoyance and it was shitty but that dicision fetched the club £1.5m.
I never said it wasn't, Ed obviously had designs on United being bigger than the likes of Madrid, shithousery and allTo be fair, that was a great move if true